Overview
New Port Richey WPCP serves about 14,911 people in New Port Richey, Florida. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into local waterways.
New Port Richey WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the city of New Port Richey in Pasco County, Florida. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,911 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Treatment standards for plants of this scale typically include secondary treatment, with potential nutrient removal requirements due to Florida's sensitive coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's coastal ecology includes seagrass beds, mangroves, and estuarine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient loading. Proper treatment helps protect these downstream ecosystems and supports recreational and commercial fisheries in the Gulf.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico via local creeks and rivers in the Tampa Bay watershed. The Gulf Coast of Florida supports diverse aquatic life, including seagrass meadows and shellfish beds, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's operation is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically productive coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
New Port Richey WPCP is located at South Road, New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, 34652, United States.
The plant serves approximately 14,911 people in the New Port Richey area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of Mexico, following NPDES permit requirements.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale in Florida typically provide secondary treatment, often with additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters and meet state water quality standards.
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